The Resource Festival will take place in the Cougar Village Courtyard. The resource festival will begin at 4 pm and conclude at 6 pm. This festival will connect hundreds of first-year students to the many helpful resources available to them on this campus.
Come join us as we play fun Fall themed games and for a chance to win some fun giveaways!
Biking & Kayaking
October 16 & 17
Spring Greenway & Clear Creek
Biking at Spring Greenway Trail Join us on a relaxing 9-10 miles bike ride (approximately 2 hours) through one of the most beautiful trails in the area.
Kayaking at Clear Creek Take a breather and join us for a 2-3 hour paddle at Clear Creek to kayak with us! Clear Creek winds through the beautiful and expansive wetlands of the Texas Bay Area, you will learn how to kayak through moving waters, spot local wildlife, observe native forestry and enjoy time in nature!
The Coming Out Monologues are performed each fall and give LGBTQ+ students the opportunity to share their own stories and experiences. Some stories are sad, and some stories are funny, but all empower people to embrace their identities.
Claim Starts on Monday, Oct 5 at 9 CYCLE Campus Recreation Fitness challenges and programs will motivate you to move your body. Join us on the last Tuesday of every month for the potential to win a prize and have fun!
Know someone who's interested in living on campus this spring? Let them know the application for Spring 2022 opens Monday, October 18! Login to AccessUH and select the myHousing Portal to apply.
If you already live on campus you do not have to apply for spring housing. Your agreement is good for the full academic year.
Resident Success Survey
Be on the lookout for a survey you will soon receive in your inbox. This survey helps us help you, by providing information on things you may be struggling with while adjusting to life away from home. Please make sure you complete the survey!
Last Day to Register to Vote
We want to remind you the deadline to register to vote in Texas is Monday, October 4th. Find out how you can register here.
Congrats, Coog Cribs Winners!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Coog Cribs Contest and congrats to the winners! We had 65 submissions and over 1500 votes. Can't wait to see what you come up with next year!
SHRL wants to say thank you to every resident, staff member, and Faculty in Residence that participated in the recent fire drills. You practiced how to save your own life and protect First Responders from lengthy searches.
As you continue to decorate your home away from home just please keep up the fire safety practices and remember:
Use only battery-operated string lights, not the plug-in extension-cord type
Decorations and shelves cannot be closer than 18-inches to sprinkler heads or smoke detectors
Candles and space heaters are not approved to have in your room.
Resources for Residents
Women & Gender Resource Center (WGRC)
The mission of the WGRC is to promote gender equity, gender justice, and student success at the University of Houston through advocacy, education, empowerment, and support services.
The Center for Student Involvement creates an inclusive and accessible environment that provides meaningful and diverse learning and involvement opportunities for students.